American Chemical Society AI policy
Permits AIChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF), disclosing AI use is optional, but if you disclose that you used AI tools to prepare your application, you must describe how you used them. PRF reviewers may not upload any proposal content to generative AI tools.
For applicants
- If you disclose that you used AI tools to prepare your PRF application, you must include a description of how they were used.[1]
For reviewers
- PRF reviewers and committee members are prohibited from uploading any content from proposals, review information, or related records to generative AI tools. This is part of their confidentiality obligations.[2]
Sources
- [1]Grant Application Components (ACS Petroleum Research Fund)
American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund
“If applicants disclose use of AI tools in preparing their application, a description of how AI tools were used is required.”
- [2]Conflicts of Interest and Confidentiality for ACS PRF Reviewers and Committee Members
American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, 2024-06
“reviewers are prohibited from uploading any content from proposals, review information, and related records to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.